After an exhilarating start to the 2010 Cheltenham Festival punters will now turn their attentions to Wednesday’s card as they look to turn the tables on all the leading bookmakers.

After a string of defeats to well fancied  runners, including Dunguib, Captain Cee Bee and Go Native, there is no doubt that the bookies came out on top on the first day of the festival, with Quevega the only favourite to oblige at jumps HQ.  However, punters will need no reminding that there is still three days of action to go and the meeting is only just beginning.

Follow this link to see all the best promotions on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Paddy Power are giving new customers a chance to start winning their money back by offering a free £100 bet to anyone that signs up today.  The Irish firm also have a number of specials in place as they look to lure customers in on St Patrick’s Day

Ladbrokes are offering new customers that sign up here (and use bonus code MAXIMUMBONUS) a free £200 bet if they deposit £100 today.  It is a remarkable offer from a firm that will also be running a number of specials and money-back offers throughout the week.

Similarly, Coral are offering their customers the chance to use a free bet on the Cheltenham Festival and punters that sign up here can get a free £50 bet on any of the races.  All you need to do is sign up using bonus code MAXIMUMBONUS.

If it is free bets and big prices that you are chasing on day one of the Cheltenham Festival then punters are advised to sign up with William Hill who will be offering their customers enhanced prices on selected horses at the meeting – between 12.00pm and 1.30pm everyday!

The firm are also best odds guaranteed on all races and are offering new customers the chance to bet £20 and get £60 free! Sign up with William Hill here!